Karalam
Karalam is a small village in Thrissur district in Kerala state of India, known for its scenic beauty. It is located 8 km from Irinjalakuda and 18 km from Thrissur.
Karalam | |
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village | |
  Karalam Location in Kerala, India  Karalam Karalam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°23′0″N 76°11′0″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thrissur |
| Government | |
| • Body | Karalam Panchayat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.79 km2 (6.87 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 18,359 |
| • Density | 1,032/km2 (2,670/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 680711 |
| Telephone code | 0480 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-45 |
| Nearest city | Irinjalakuda |
| Literacy | 90.74% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Thrissur |
| No of Wards | 15 |
| Civic agency | Karalam Panchayat |
Economy
Agriculture is the primary industry, but many households have at least one member working abroad, often in the Gulf.
Transport
Bus service connects the village with nearby cities like Thrissur and Irinjalakuda. Buses to Karalam starts from Irinjalakuda Bus Station. Only private buses service to this area. Bus time to Karalam from Irinjalakuda via Kizhuthani are (AM) 6.00, 6.50, 7.50, 8.30, 9.05, 10.00, 10.40, 11.20, 12.05(PM), 12.20, 1.05, 1.45, 2.45, 3.25, 4.00, 5.00, 5.35, 6.15, 6.30, 7.30.
Colleges and schools
- Karalam Lower Primary School
- Rajarshy M L P S, Kizhuthani
- Vellani L P S
- Karalam Vocational Higher Secondary School
- Tharananellur Arts and Science College,
- St. Dominic school Vellani
- Vimala central school Thanissery
Healthcare
Family health centre - Pullathara, Karalam
Landmarks
Kumaranchira temple
Karalam is famous for its Kumaranchira temple. Only Hindus may enter the temple, but members of other religions also believe in Kumaranchira Bhagavathy (Deity) up to a certain extent and send their offerings to the temple through their Hindu friends or neighbours. The deity is believed to be the sister of the famous Kodungallur bhagavathy.
Karuvannur Puzha
This beautiful River marks the northern boundary of Karalam Panchayat. This River is the main source of water for Agriculture in the Village.
Holy Trinity Church
The only Church in Thrissur District in the name of Holy Trinity.
Karalam Mosque
Karalam Muslim juma masjid
Festivals
- Kumaranchira temple Bharani utsavam (festival) in March which lasts for 2 days.
- Pindi Perunnal in January, second week, every year which lasts for three days.
- Karalam Chandanakudam, March 14 , every year.
References
http://www.education.kerala.gov.in/schoollist.htm
http://thrissur.nic.in/mukundapuramvillages.asp
http://lsgkerala.in/karalampanchayat
http://www.trend.kerala.gov.in
Census Data 2001